The deputy director of the Washington State Lottery was arrested for domestic violence assault and unlawful imprisonment of his wife after an alleged drunken argument yesterday.
Joshua Johnston, …
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By Danny Stusser
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9/1/21
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A representative from the LOTT Clean Water Alliance shared the agency’s concerns regarding the possible impacts on water quality in Budd Inlet as a result of different alternatives provided in …
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By Kristine Javier
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8/27/21
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Port of Olympia commissioners did not specify a preferred alternative in their open letter addressed to the Washington State Department of Enterprise Services (DES) for the future of Capitol Lake …
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After 11 months of discussions, the Port of Olympia is close to issuing an action regarding the proposed Panattoni development. With this, the port held a special commission meeting to evaluate the …
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An allegedly intoxicated woman driving 25 mph in a 35 mph zone, with her car’s right turn blinker on, aroused enough suspicion on the part of a Tumwater police officer to be pulled over for …
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A man allegedly pistol-whipped and kidnapped an acquaintance, forcing him to drive to the Fred Meyer story in Tumwater where the alleged victim ran inside, screaming for help, on Thu., July …
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By Danny Stusser
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8/12/21
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Over the years there have been increasing concerns about the preservation of trees in the city, which is why the Tumwater Tree Board shared the process of designating heritage trees during its …
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By Kristine Javier
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8/10/21
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To address community concerns, the Port of Olympia in partnership with the city of Tumwater recently held an online community workshop regarding a proposed development agreement with Panattoni …
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8/6/21
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Drug overdose remains a major issue within the state, which is why Tumwater recently declared August 31 as “Overdose Awareness Day” to help address the public health issue and remove the …
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By Danny Stusser
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8/4/21
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Tumwater School District’s new Director of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI) had been on the job for less than a month when four postings on his personal Facebook account became known to …
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By Danny Stusser
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7/30/21
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City staff proposed to make substantial zoning changes in several areas in Tumwater as a part of the Joint Tumwater / Thurston County Plan.
The proposed …
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By Kristine Javier
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7/28/21
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“I ask not to be interrupted,” Zita said.
Tension rose between the two commissioners during the Port of Olympia Commission meeting yesterday.
Port of Olympia Executive Director Sam …
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By Danny Stusser
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7/27/21
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As more and more residents are being vaccinated, the Lacey City Council weighed the possibility of moving to in-person meetings sometime in August during its work session last Thu., July 22.
The …
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The following message is being sent on behalf of the following law enforcement executives from Thurston County:
Interim Chief Aaron Jelcick, Olympia Police Department
Chief Robert Almada, Lacey …
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7/23/21
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An allegedly intoxicated female’s van hit a parked vehicle after getting into an argument with her husband, on Monday, July 19 at approximately 10 p.m.
Rachel Field-Borodin, 29, of Tumwater, …
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By Danny Stusser
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7/23/21
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The Tumwater City Council promoted Brian Hurley to Fire Chief during the regular city council meeting yesterday. In his recommendation, Tumwater City Administrator John Doan shared that Hurley is one …
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By The JOLT Staff
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7/21/21
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Aside from appointing their newest fire chief, the Tumwater City Council approved the donation of fire equipment to Peru during its regular city council meeting on Tuesday, June 20.
The fire …
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By The JOLT Staff
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7/21/21
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The Washington State Department of Enterprise Services (DES) proposed to remove the 5th Avenue Dam on the Capitol Lake Deschutes Estuary at the Port of Olympia commissioners’ work session …
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An allegedly intoxicated woman was arrested for driving under the influence while in a fast-food drive-thru on Sunday, July 4 just after 2 a.m.
Alyssa Marie Medina, 24, of Tumwater, was reported …
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By Danny Stusser
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7/16/21
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Olympia officials announced on Wednesday that it will conduct a clean-up on the vehicle encampment along Ensign Road next Monday, July 12.
The clean-up is a part of the city’s program which …
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